Frequently Asked Questions

This is the page for frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us if you need more information. Ronda Dawson Early College Guidance Counselor ronda.dawson@boone.kyschools.us

My student is returning to the College of Design, what is the process?

Currently, re - apply to through the College of Design so that we have your name.

Update August 8, 2017

Greetings Early College Students and Guardians,

Everyone at this point should have received information from Gateway and NKU. You will not receive anything from Thomas More so PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THOMAS MORE. Thomas More College rosters will be posted on this Early College Website soon.

First Day of School:1. Gateway Classes begin August 14, 2017 at Gateway 500 Technology Way, Florence, Kentucky. Northern Kentucky University, ANT 100, will begin 08/21/2017 at Gateway 500 Technology Drive, Florence, KY. 2. You should arrive by 7:45 a.m. with pen and notebook and we will meet at the front doors of the first building. You won't be able to miss us as long as you are at the address above.3. We will walk you to your first class each day. If you are only taking one class you still need to show up both days for first period.​

Program Specific Questions

The physical test for EMT/Firefighter is run a 9 minute mile; lift 50 lbs; and go up 4 flight of stairs. This takes place during class. Classes for EMT/firefighting are 3 credit hours per class. Gateway awards the college credit for Firefighting/EMT and Logistics.

Students can attend the Imagineering Academy and Early College.

​Students interested in the Homebuilders program can pre register through the Early College Website.

Logistics, Firefighting/EMT, Homebuilders, manufacturing are all two days a week.

​How will the parent know about the student grades?

GRADING AND COMMUNICATIONIt is very important for the parents to have the student log in and password to monitor the student’s grade. You will not have access to these grades in Infinite Campus until the final grade is posted. This is why it is important to frequently log in and monitor the student progress for the Early College Student. Currently, Thomas More does not have an on-line system so you will need to have your child/student contact the professor. The Professor’s cannot share grades or information with the parents. The expectation is that the student will work with the professor regarding grades and/or assignments. We expect the students to be clear and honest with you when you ask, but ultimately it is up to the student to provide the communication.

Scheduling Specific Questions

Early College Program will work with high schools to ensure scheduling is completed.

Early College is a 1/2 day program with transportation. These credit hours automatically transfer to every public KY college. Each class is two days a week/semester. Students can take up to 4 (or more) courses a semester.

Credit counts for both high school and college credit and weight the same as AP.

Classes are taught by professors from Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College, and Gateway.

Students are still a VITAL PART of their high school with only being off campus from 8:00am to 10:30am.

Sequence of classes will be solidified once we know the number of students registered is determined. Scheduling can be adjusted if students have AP and/or dual enrollment credits from another source.

As far as payment goes, families will receive a bill in the mail. If they have already used the dual credit scholarship for two classes, they should go ahead and pay the bill.

Applying for early college?

First, complete the early college pre - registration form. Secondly, compete the applications for all three colleges. Third, students will schedule with their guidance counselors. Students have until June 2017 to meet ACT benchmarking.